The Chronicle LEVIN. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 2, 1917.

Levin Daily Chronicle, 2 October 1917, Page 2

The Chronicle LEVIN. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 2, 1917.

Ourselves. OUR readers will notice to-day that the full responsibility for the control and publication of The Levin Chronicle has been transferred from the Horowhenua Publishing Company to new proprietors, by whom, in future, the newspaper and printing business will be carried on. It is customary upon such occasions to refer to the effect a change of proprietorship will have upon the policy and conduct of a newspaper which stands in a more intimate and personal relationship to the community than does an ordinary business venture or enterprise. By way of preface, therefore, to the latest phase in the career of this journal, we wish to say that the primary aim of the new owners will be to make the CHRONICLE a good and worthy " news"-paper. Whatever knowledge, enthusiasm nud journalistic, crtiffcmarship we ' can bring to the task will be de-

voted unsparingly to the accomplishment of that aspiration/.

Readers —may their namje be le- j gion—will find in our columns i day by day the fullest repots, im- ! partially recorded by experienced ; journalists, of all matters of local j interest, while at the en,me time a , readable condensation of passing | events in the Dominion and fur- ! ther afield will be attempted. A. ! special feature will be made of ! the great primary industries in ! view of the fact that it is from j these Levin derives so much of ; its material prosperity and that the town is destined, on the theoretical and educational side, eventually to become one of the leading centres in the Dominion. Thus every movement having for its object the advancement of the town and district may be sure of this journal's fullest support and assistance, and we are sanguine enough to believe that the service an alert and vigorous press can give a community will re-act very quickly to the common advantage and wellbeing. In general politics the CHRONICLE will maintain a fair and impartial independence since it is j tied to ho party, person or inter- [ est of any kind. It' is free to condemn where it seems meet, and equally to commend where such is deserved ; and it will not hesitate to express emphatic and candid opinions on current affairs when occasion demands. Following out the course we have laid down we hope to make the CHRONICLE indispensable to those who wish to keep abreast of the times. During the past week we have been able to improve the appearance of the paper in some degree, but it still falls far short of the standard it is hoped to attain to with the assistance of greater resources than have hitherto been at the disposal of the office. In the course of a few weeks such mechanical additions and alterations will have been ' made to the plant as will enable ! the proprietors to turn out a jourj nal more in accordance with their ideals, and —of greater importance

still —more worthy of such a progressive town and district as this is. We have to ask our readers' indulgence for any shortcomings during that period of preparation and organisation.

We look to be favoured with the co-operation of our readers in

carrying out this programme and we are encouraged in the hope by many kind and friendly expressions extended towards us by the citizens. Their good wishes are highly valued as a propitious augury for the future of this venture.

Appreciation

After the business had concluded at last night's meeting of the Borough Council the Mayor said he had not realised at the previous meeting that it would be the last occasion on which they should see Mr G. P. Brown, lately of the CHRONICLE, at the press table. However, he felt that they should not let him go without expressing the very cordial feeling they had towards him. His Worship said that nothing he could say would be more than was well-merited indeed. While Mr Brown had been editor of the local paper he had always been fearless and outspoken, and though they had not always agreed with him fhey knew that he had the courage of his honest convictions. His reports of the Council proceedings had always been fair, even if Councillors' eloquent speeches had not sometimes appeared. The Mayor commented, in this connection, on the discretion needed by reporters for the press, remarking that if they sometimes put in all the statements made, the speakers might blush to see them in cold print. If Mr Brown was leaving them, he would carry with him wherever he went, the good wishes and esteem of everyone round tlie Council table for his future welfare. He asked if it was the Council's wish that he should convey these sentiments in writing to Mr Brown, and the suggestion was unanimously endorsed. The Mayor then spoke a few words of welcome to the new proprietors of the CHRONICLE, and these were briefly acknowledged by the representative present at the meeting.

Careful Management. The Borough Council last night received back from the Audit Department the balance sheet for the year ending March 31 last. It showed that the period began with a debit balance of ■£.199 4s 3d, and finished with a credit of £76 10s 9d. It is worthy of note that the total interest on overdraft only amounted to £1 16s for the year, a result that few Boroughs in the Dominion can show. The Mayor said he was sure they could congratulate the treasurer (Mr B. R. Gardener) on getting his balance - sheet through without any tags These balancesheets were not like those of an ordinary trading concern, but involved a great deal of book-keep-ing and work on the part of the treasurer and his staff, and it was very pleasing to find the balance sheet coming back to them free from tags.

Several Borough Council items and nows paragraphs are held over till our next issue. When your child cannot sleep because of cold in the head use NAZOL. Sprinklo some drops on nightgown or pillow. Quick relief will follow. 60 doses Is 6d.

At the Presbyterian Church on Thursday evening the service of song " Eva " is to be rendered by a strong choir and a varied programme of vocal and other items will be given. Among the vocalists will be Mr A. Mottorcihead, whose contributions are always welcome, while Mr W. Thomson will recite one of his clever descriptive pieces.

Spueial films have been secured by the proprietor of Everybody's for the patriotic benefit picture performance next Friday evening. The Fox Film Corporation have supplied a particularly fine drama, " The hind of the Trail," depicting a stirring story of the rugged north, with William Farnum in the main character, supported by Gladys Brockwell. Another film that promises to be a comedy of the best order is the " House of Terrible Scandals," which is also issued by the Fox Film Corporation. Tickets have had a big sale, and the seating accommodation at Everybody's will be severely taxed next Friday night.

One Wairarapa hotelkceper ia reported to have made provision against the increase in the price of whisky. He is stated to have £1500 worth of whi&ky ia his storeroom, paid for some time ago.

An appellant before the Military Service Board in Hamilton stated that more was made out of an acre bee farm than from 30 or 40 cows. Last year his relatives took £560 from their bees, which meant a profit of £400.

Girls are to be employed as messengers at the Wellington suburban post officcs, owing to the scarcity of boys. It is not intetnded, at present, to employ girls in that capacity at the larger offices or in any other part of the Dominion. A rather good story is told of a resident in a township on the Main Trunk line whose children make a hobby of poultry-rearing. Wishing to encourage them, the other day he bought some eggs in the town and put two in each of the fowls' nests. To his horror that evening one of the youngsters came rushing into the house exclaiming, '' Mother, mother, our fowls are laying eggs with Palmerston North printed on them." The generous parent had overlooked the fact that the eggs he had purchased bore a Palmerston North brand on each. One of the men who presented himself for examination before the New Plymouth Medical Service Board stated that he was suffering from a trouble quite new to the experts who constituted the tribunal, and caused them a momentary doubt as to the completeness of their professional knowledge. Asked if he had anything the matter with him, the candidate for military glory replied cheerily and hopefully: "Only a 'dissected' elbow." When the doctors had recovered their breath they made an inspection, and found that an elbow had been "dislocated" a considerable time ago, and never reduced, so that the joint is now practically immovable. The man was turned down, but did not seem greatly over■imif l:v 'ii : -.ii>;ii.in(nioiit.

Mr N. G. Holdaway announces that iii future lie will run his motor business on 1a cash basis. A replace advertisement calling attention to same will 'be found in this issue.

Mr iH. H. Conk {registrar of births, deaths ant} marriages) sends the following vital statistics for the quarter ending 30th September, 1917: — Marriages, 2; births 29 ; deaths 5. (For the corresponding period of 1916 the figures were: Marriages 6;, birth 24; deaths 9.

Tho major (Mr C. .Benkhorn) has consented to open the sale of work at Oh an on Wednesday. October 34tli. The proceeds are ten be devoted to the "Our J>ay" .Fund, 'and not to the local Rod Cross fund as previously stated'. The ladies of Ohau have been working very hard l and tare confidently expecting a most successful! day for so worthy an object.

To-morrow afternoon and evening tile sal© of work, organized by the Methodist Ladies' Guilds is to he held in the Century Hall, and arrangements aTe well forward' ensuring a successful function. The ladlies have beien working assiduously for some time past and have got together a -varied assortment of useful and ornamental articles. Besides the usual stall devoted to plain and fancy wank there will also be a produce stall at which farm products and other edible wares waill be sold. In the evening a musical -program will be provided, also competitions of various (kinds, so that plenty of entertainment will be on ilrand for those who are not attracted by the stalls.